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RegistrationCreativity Classes and Special Event, Circus West: Glowing Hearts, are anticipated to sell out quickly. Register in advance at richmond.ca/register or 604-276-4300. For weekend or evening registration, call 604-247-8300.Please note: No refunds. Transfers allowed up to 72 hours prior to start date.

FoodA good ol’ fashioned BBQ will be located in the Plaza, with all proceeds going to the Richmond Food Bank. In addition, Lelem’ Express Café is located in the lobby of the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Sustainability/Getting ThereWe are proud to be a zero waste event and encourage environmentally friendly ways to access the festival, as parking on site is limited.

Notice of Filming We wish to advise the public that a staff photographer and videographer will be recording through the site. Photos and video will be used for promotional use by the City of Richmond and the Children’s Arts Festival.

Food Bank Help fill the Cowell Community Car with non-perishable food items and make a difference in our community. All donations will go to the Richmond Food Bank and Cowell Auto Group will match donations.

PartnersThe 9th Annual Children’s Arts Festival is presented with the enthusiastic support of the following partners:

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Zone Sponsors

Media Sponsors

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Outreach Sponsor

MAPLE LEAFRED

CANADIPEA

DIANACH

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Family Day

Monday February 13, 2017

Richmond Cultural Centre

7700 Minoru Gate | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Illustration: Amy Duval

PUBLIC ART RICHMOND

A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:Oh Canada, if I may borrow some words and sentiment from Robert Munsch: “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I am living, my Canada you’ll be.” These words merely scratch the surface in describing the immense pride we have as we invite you to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at this year’s Children’s Arts Festival.Join us for the biggest little birthday party in town! Dance up a storm in the Sonic Garden, run away and join the Circus at the Imagination Playground, get ready to celebrate all things Canadian as you enter Once Upon a Time and let your Canadian comedic talent break free in Art Alley.None of these celebratory experiences would be possible without the hundreds of champions we are so fortunate to have supporting us. A special thank you to all our generous sponsors, including presenting sponsor, Lansdowne Centre. To our volunteers who spend countless hours preparing for this week—thank you for your dedication and support: you are the reason we can put smiles on our guests’ faces and memories in their hearts.Happy Birthday Canada! On behalf of the Children’s Arts Festival team, it is a great privilege to welcome you to this year’s Children’s Arts Festival. Let the party begin!

Debbie Tobin Artistic Director

General Festival Admission$5 per personWhat’s a birthday party without hot dogs, clowns, balloons and magic? We have it all this year! Come dance the day away with our very cool, very local band, Vintage; discover magic with our ever popular Magic on the Go; get your sillies out with Tickle Me Pickle and create your way through the many Canada-inspired Imagination Stations. Your General Festival Admission includes access to all of the Imagination Stations and Imagination Performances in the following zones: Imagination Playground, Once Upon a Time, Sonic Garden and Art Alley.

Purchase your General Festival Admission in advanceAdvance sales of General Festival Admission are available at Lansdowne Centre. Visit Customer Service during mall hours to purchase your General Festival Admission. $5.00; cash only.

Special OfferThe first 200 General Festival Admissions purchased in advance at Lansdowne Centre will be guaranteed to make one of our commemorative Canada 150 t-shirts.

Special Presentation: Marthe Jocelyn$10 per person (includes General Festival Admission)

Sneaky ArtIs there a Sneaky Artist in you? Of course there is! Join award-winning author Marthe Jocleyn, and let your imagination run wild while creating an art project from paint, tissue paper and recycled materials.5–10 yrs; parent participation encouraged11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. .... #18336881:00–2:15 p.m. ............... #1833738

Special Event: Glowing Heartspresented by CircusWest $12 per person (includes General Festival Admission)Richmond Children’s Arts Festival is honoured to bring back CircusWest. Their newest show, designed especially for this year’s festival, called Glowing Hearts, is a heartfelt circus exploration of the true north and a showcase of young circus artists celebrating Canada.

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. #1833788 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. #1833838Please note: audience members aged 11 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. All audience members, including children, must have a ticket. There are no exemptions to this policy regardless of the child’s age.

GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR:

On behalf of City Council and the residents of Richmond, I would like to extend sincerest greetings, and welcome you all to the 9th Annual Children’s Arts Festival.

This very popular festival is taking place on Family Day, and is a day of celebration with creativity classes of dance, storytelling and other engaging hands-on activities in which families can participate together in the enjoyment of the arts. Professional artists and educators lead the festival as it continues to challenge the imagination and creativity of children and youth.

Thank you to the organizers, community partners and volunteers for their hard work in creating a festival that develops our children, and the integration of the Arts into the overall health and vibrancy of Richmond.

Malcolm D. Brodie Mayor

Artist-Led Creativity ClassesRegister your child early for a hands-on interactive class led by a professional artist, or create together in one of the Parent and Child classes. Please note: Parent and Child classes allow one adult and one child per registration. Parents participating in Parent and Child classes must purchase General Festival Admission, available on site for $5, cash only.

Acting for Stage and Screen (Paul Moniz de Sa)Come delve into the world of acting and uncover your inner performer waiting to shine.11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ... #1832738.....$15 ..... 6–9yrs1:30–3:00 p.m. .............. #1832788 ....$15 ..... 9–12yrs

Animation (Ali Lupu)Produce your own traditional frame-by-frame animation, drawing inspiration from well-known cartoons and animated characters.1:00–3:00 p.m. .............. #1832838 ....$15 ..... 6–9yrs10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. .. #1832888 ....$15 ..... 9–12yrs

Beaded Bone Bracelets: Aboriginal Beading (Anastasia Hendry)Use real deer skin, bone beads, sinew and wooden beads to make your own bracelet inspired by those traditionally worn by First Nations men and women as protection when they were out hunting or in battle.2:00–3:30 p.m. .............. #1832938 ....$15 ..... 9–12yrs

Bird Masks (Joy Kirkwood)Draw, design and construct a one-of-a-kind bird mask using a variety of papers cut into shapes and creatively collaged together. 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ..... #1832988 ....$15 ..... 6–9yrs2:00–3:15 p.m. ............... #1832989 ....$15 ..... 3-4yrs (parent & child)

Button Blankets (Anastasia Hendry)Use shell buttons, plastic buttons and metal decorations to create a small blanket identifying your family’s history and lineage.10:15 a.m.–11:30 p.m. .... #1833038 ....$15 ..... 5–6yrs12:00–1:30 p.m. ............. #1833088 ....$15 ..... 6–9yrs

Canadian Sky (Mr. Tony)Play with paint, sponges and torn paper to create a vivid and colourful Canadian skyscape.10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. .. #1833888 ....$15 ..... 3–4yrs1:00–2:15 p.m. ............... #1833938 ....$15 ..... 5–6yrs

Clay Creations (David Robinson)Make functional glazed ceramic dishes as well as fun sculptures of fantastic animals, creatures and people.10:30–11:30 a.m. ............ #1833138 .....$15 ..... 5–6yrs (parent & child)12:00–1:30 p.m. ............. #1833188 .....$15 ..... 6–9yrs2:00–3:30 p.m. .............. #1833238 .....$15 ..... 9–12yrs

Drawing: Northwest Coast Formline (Lisa Lake)Using Northwest Coast formline shapes, create a distinct piece of art that is inspired by this traditional art form.10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. .. #1833288 ....$12 ..... 9–12yrs1:00–2:30 p.m. .............. #1833338 .....$12 ..... 6–9yrs

Fairy Tale Dancing (Jill Raymond)Explore the world of fairy tales through dance in this fun and inspiring class. Who will you become?10:30–11:30 a.m. ............ #1833988 ....$12 ..... 3–4yrs11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. .... #1834038 ....$12 ..... 5–6yrs

Fused Glass Necklaces (Philippa Glossop)Make your own fused glass pendant using a variety of glass shapes and colours. Your finished work will be fired in a kiln for pick up one week after the workshop.10:00–11:15 a.m. ............ #1833388 ....$15 ..... 5–6yrs11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m..... #1833438 ....$15 ..... 6–9yrs1:45–3:00 p.m. ............... #1833488 ....$15 ..... 9–12yrs

My Family in Canada (TBD)Build a sculptural, mixed media diorama of you and your family using different building and drawing materials to share your story.11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ..... #1833588 ....$15 ..... 9–12yrs1:30–3:00 p.m. .............. #1833538 .....$15 ..... 6–9yrs

Rhythm and Rhyme (Jill Raymond)Clap, stomp, and sing up a storm in this class that explores music and beats through play.2:00–3:00 p.m. ............. #1833638 ....$12 ..... 6–9yrs

All Creativity Class fees include General Festival Admission for the registered participant.

For complete details on all of these activities and more visit www.childrensartsfestival.ca